We often feel bad about cheating the system or good about giving to charity, but how fundamental is altruism? George Constable and Tim Rogers explain how altruism brings good luck (in evolutionary biology, at least)

The US Army Corps of Engineers announced at the weekend that it would not grant a permit for the Dakota Access pipeline to drill under the Missouri river, a victory for Native American people and protesters alike

]]>https://www.positive.news/2016/environment/conservation/24426/victory-standing-rock-inevitable-force-halted-tracks/feed/1Why now is the time for serious optimismhttps://www.positive.news/2016/society/media/24412/now-time-serious-optimism/
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Recent political events have shown that the ‘doom and gloom’ news narrative no longer serves society. A more inspiring lens on the world is needed in order to heal division and empower people to bring about change, says Sean Dagan Wood

Kevin Boy followed in the footsteps of his grandfather to master the art of blacksmithing and has run his forge at Surrey Docks Farm, London, for 25 years – helping a new generation rediscover this ancient art

]]>https://www.positive.news/2016/lifestyle/24393/resparking-ancient-craft-kevin-london-blacksmith/feed/0More than just fun and games? Sport as a tool of empowermenthttps://www.positive.news/2016/lifestyle/24330/just-fun-games-sport-tool-empowerment/
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From downtown New York to remote corners of India, sport is being used to break social barriers and address issues from homelessness to addiction

Fabian Hamilton is the shadow minister for peace and disarmament, the first post of its kind in UK parliament. Appointed in October by Jeremy Corbyn, we ask Hamilton how he will tackle his brief to reduce violence, war and conflict

Frustrated with the way mainstream media ignores much of the progress being made in the world, researcher Jodie Jackson set out to uncover the power of positive news. She tells Danielle Batist what she has learned

After noticing signs of divisiveness and fear in recent weeks, Daianna Karaian came up with a plan to prevent society sinking into intolerance. Turning to a traditional symbol of welcome, she took guerilla action on the streets of London